Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their small animal practice. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive alongside a fantastic team of professionals. You will be involved in all aspects of nursing care, including assisting in surgeries and providing in-patient care. The practice boasts modern facilities, including an on-site CT scanner and various advanced diagnostic tools. With a commitment to professional development, you will receive ample opportunities for continuing education and personal growth. Join a team that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing, making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Birthday as a paid day off

Pawsome Benefits

5% Employee Pension

Discounted staff pet care

CPD allowance

Certificate support

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with hands-on experience in clinics.
• Ability to assist in surgeries and provide in-patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for small animals before, during, and after surgery.
• Support the veterinary team in clinics and manage patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Patient Care

Surgery Assistance

Emergency Care

Communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse Qualification

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

ECG

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Dental X-ray

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Here at Moorview Vets, we are currently looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our small animal practice. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of nursing care including clinics and in-patient care before, during and after surgery.

Work at a Modern Practice

We are a well-established first-opinion, small animal veterinary practice with six primary care branches across the Northeast and a large, dedicated team. This position will primarily be based at our Backworth location, with occasional visits to our other consulting branches.

We are one of the few first-opinion practices in the Northeast to have an on-site CT scanner. Our modern facility is also equipped with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, ECG, ultrasound, laparoscopy, and dental x-ray.

Our Friendly and Supportive Team!

We have a fantastic team of nurses, including 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 2 Student Veterinary Nurses, and an Animal Care Assistant. Several of our nurses are trained in Schedule 3 procedures, which allows our vets to focus on more complex cases. Additionally, some of our nurses are working towards further qualifications in areas such as ECC, behavior, and feline nursing. The team has a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, with help always available for more challenging cases. CPD is actively supported and encouraged within the team.

Working Hours

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, 5 days per week with a mixture of shifts between 7:30am-8:30pm. The Saturday shifts work out in around one in seven, 8:30am-5:00pm, time is given back for Saturday hours the following week on the Monday. One bank holiday a year (excluding Christmas day and New Year’s Day). There are no OOH duties.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays pro rata
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Moorview Vets, Backworth

Station Road, Backworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0AA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.